We are well aware of the deep love people have for granola (we are one of those people), one handful usually leads to half the bag poured on your morning parfait. But did you know that many store-bought granolas contain a ton of sugar, unhealthy fats, and empty calories? Homemade granola is an easy way to cut all of that bad stuff out plus save you a few bucks in the process! Our Homemade Grain-Free Turmeric Granola is so easy to make and will provide you with a delicious savory, sweet treat. It is low in sugar and also contains the superfood spice, turmeric! Not only did we use all natural sugar, it all comes from the naturally occurring sugar in the dried fruit, so this granola will not spike your blood sugar levels and will provide anti-inflammatory properties, thanks to the turmeric.
We also made our granola purely gluten and grain-free so those of us who aren’t eating gluten or grains can enjoy granola again, wahoo!! We’ve discussed the amazing benefits of the fan favorite anti-inflammatory spice, turmeric, in our Vegan Turmeric Milk and Turmeric Coconut Quinoa posts. So this time around we are going to focus on the nuts in this recipe that, by the way, are loaded with nutrients.
Pumpkin Seeds:
- Vitamin K
- Phosphorus
- Iron
Sunflower Seeds:
- Vitamin E
- Manganese
- Selenium
- Copper
Pecans:
- Manganese
- Copper
- Thiamine
Almonds:
- Manganese
- Magnesium
- Vitamin-E
We love adding this granola to yogurt or smoothie bowls or put in little containers as the perfect afternoon snack. This grain-free granola won’t spike your blood sugar and will with the fiber and healthy fats, it will keep you fuller longer.
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Grain-Free Turmeric Granola
- Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-45 minutes
- Total Time: 40-60 minutes
Description
This homemade granola is delicious and so easy to make. Plus it’s grain-free and gluten-free!
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 cup raw shelled sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/2 cup sliced or slivered almonds
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 10 dates, diced finely
Spice Mixture:
- 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 Tablespoons melted coconut oil
- 2 Tablespoons cashew butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dried and diced apricots – added after baking
- 1/3 cup chopped shelled pistachios – added after baking
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 275°. In a large bowl, add the dry ingredients pumpkin seeds through dates. Mix to combine and set aside.
- In a small bowl, add the spices and mix to combine. Sprinkle over the nut mixture and stir to distribute the spice mixture evenly.
- In another bowl, combine the melted coconut oil, cashew butter, and vanilla extract and pour over the nut and spice mixture and stir to combine evenly. You want to make sure that each piece is evenly coated.
- On a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, spread the mixture evenly and place in the preheated oven and bake for 30-45 minutes or until the granola is golden brown. Be sure to stir the mixture every 15 minutes.
- Let the granola cool and then transfer into a bowl and add the chopped apricots and pistachios. Store in an airtight container. Enjoy by itself, on yogurt or ice cream – whatever you like!
